tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post6354892626654857444..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: The Background Music to Our Early AdventuresChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52665426759216149812013-11-13T23:52:40.111-05:002013-11-13T23:52:40.111-05:00You married you High School sweetheart? Wow. not m...You married you High School sweetheart? Wow. not many people can say that! Awesome! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-16996118395191113442013-11-13T21:01:15.336-05:002013-11-13T21:01:15.336-05:00I love road trips! And I love the mental picture o...I love road trips! And I love the mental picture of COW running from one shop to another, looking for postcards.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28052546689300915122013-11-13T18:13:05.978-05:002013-11-13T18:13:05.978-05:00Very cool. I loved your stories of your road-trips...Very cool. I loved your stories of your road-trips :) And how awesome that you found a place called 'Balls Falls'! There's a place not far from here called 'Sandy Balls'. They have a famous golf course, and a camp site.<br /><br />I still think the Bermuda trip's my fave, though the little hotel does sound adorable.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-23604932364960220132013-11-13T13:58:33.882-05:002013-11-13T13:58:33.882-05:00Ah yes, Wonderful Tonight! Another one I didn'...Ah yes, Wonderful Tonight! Another one I didn't think of...<br /><br />Nice list and great way of weaving them in throughout your stories. :) ..makes me reminisce about my own "before kids" life.. Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825026066797480342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-42547903102095739752013-11-13T12:03:41.487-05:002013-11-13T12:03:41.487-05:00We did. We've never tried books on tape (Coul...We did. We've never tried books on tape (Could we age ourselves anymore by saying "on tape"?). We enjoy singing these songs at the top of our lungs too much. <br />Lack of planning is what allows the fun to happen!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45946907997493293592013-11-13T12:01:34.335-05:002013-11-13T12:01:34.335-05:00I'm telling you, we are the same people. I ca...I'm telling you, we are the same people. I can't understand people who always go to the same place for vacation each and every year. There is so much to see and do, I don't think I'll be able to see it all in my lifetime!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-91839590817955342992013-11-13T11:09:18.816-05:002013-11-13T11:09:18.816-05:00Sounds like you two really had a blast on those tr...Sounds like you two really had a blast on those trips! D and I do books on tape when we road trip, but our adventures are pretty similar to yours otherwise! Little planning and lots of surprises.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54612649844073179232013-11-13T10:55:23.056-05:002013-11-13T10:55:23.056-05:00It's funny that we took some of the same trips...It's funny that we took some of the same trips - we went around Lake Michigan with our pop-up trailer when our kids were young. We went to Mackinaw Island and the UP. Jim and I drove the Natchez Trace a few years ago. There is so much to see in this country!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56877080048667884892013-11-13T07:29:08.836-05:002013-11-13T07:29:08.836-05:00Is there a song of Clapton's that doesn't ...Is there a song of Clapton's that doesn't tell a story? He's just plain fantastic. <br />I'm glad it comes through. We always have been the best of friends. In fact, our parents used to say (in denial of us actually dating) when we were dating all through high school, "Oh, they are just really good friends".Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-90266377622287815972013-11-13T07:27:11.329-05:002013-11-13T07:27:11.329-05:00I hope so!I hope so!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-74683119252067789172013-11-13T07:26:58.467-05:002013-11-13T07:26:58.467-05:00Thanks! I have got to find that photo of Ball'...Thanks! I have got to find that photo of Ball's Falls!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14542401769157499482013-11-12T22:41:36.439-05:002013-11-12T22:41:36.439-05:00Clapton...nice! That is SO cool that you guys used...Clapton...nice! That is SO cool that you guys used to do that! I love it. Those are the best kinda memories. And road trips will really test a relationship. The fact that you guys could travel all over the U.S. really shows you are best buds. We drove to Colorado one year WITH the boys. It wasn't awful, but they were old enough to play with handheld games and watch movies, so that's why it was possible. No diapers or crying. Unless you're talking about me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28533563221904462522013-11-12T22:13:39.399-05:002013-11-12T22:13:39.399-05:00You're on a roll! Keep it going and you'l...You're on a roll! Keep it going and you'll have a letter done in no time ;)!Phoebe Wulliman Graberhttp://inmomopause.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-64069785940230416472013-11-12T22:00:20.296-05:002013-11-12T22:00:20.296-05:00What a great story! Love how you inserted the song...What a great story! Love how you inserted the songs. And Balls Falls? That's terrific.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28008483612719531402013-11-12T19:37:06.480-05:002013-11-12T19:37:06.480-05:00Thanks! I know as I go through other people's...Thanks! I know as I go through other people's posts I'm going to be thinking the same "How did I forget that one?" <br />It was such a nice little place. Too bad they were older when we were there. No way they are still in business after these 20 years. I'd love to go find it again. <br />Good luck getting to that motel!<br />Thanks for hosting such a fun hop.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-33403453803158442232013-11-12T19:31:47.600-05:002013-11-12T19:31:47.600-05:00This is awesome. Wonderful Tonight! Of Course! Ano...This is awesome. Wonderful Tonight! Of Course! Another one I didn't even think of. I love your story too, especially that little motel, I here there is a place like that up in Viroqua Wi, I want to go visit and look forward to staying somewhere people actually care.JenKehl.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00554791522281508816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-92165932680956674602013-11-12T17:57:49.780-05:002013-11-12T17:57:49.780-05:00Thank you! I tear up every time I hear that Eric ...Thank you! I tear up every time I hear that Eric Clapton song. It's a special one for us.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-63361522532675456702013-11-12T17:56:46.547-05:002013-11-12T17:56:46.547-05:00Yippee! I'm glad.
Ah, northern Michigan is a...Yippee! I'm glad. <br />Ah, northern Michigan is a beautiful area...in the summer. Did you move because of the miserable winters? :)<br />Thank you! <br />We've never made it farther west than Oklahoma. Some day... I would love the trip to Canada. My sister used to live in Canada, then moved to Florida. She had to make that drive with only her baby while her husband had flown there to start her job. I don't think she would go with me on that road trip. I hope you get your chance to go!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-1703715484750534942013-11-12T17:50:45.975-05:002013-11-12T17:50:45.975-05:00Ha! Do your parents often ask you to join them on...Ha! Do your parents often ask you to join them on road trips? <br />I want to enjoy my vacations, and long, long stretches in the car with wiggly kids is not fun. We get out to do things for our own sanity. :)<br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-86633200702654975432013-11-12T17:46:03.862-05:002013-11-12T17:46:03.862-05:00Thank you! If not as newlyweds, perhaps as empty ...Thank you! If not as newlyweds, perhaps as empty nesters? :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-23871555198164929882013-11-12T17:45:37.202-05:002013-11-12T17:45:37.202-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56546224774252091392013-11-12T17:45:25.256-05:002013-11-12T17:45:25.256-05:00Thanks!
We were living in Bloomington, IN, when we...Thanks!<br />We were living in Bloomington, IN, when we went on that last trip. It took us 4 days to get there. :)<br /><br />Yes, sir, there is! We drove 40 minutes off the beaten path to find it and take a photo. I was short on time writing this, so I didn't include the photo. I'll try to find it and add it to the post.<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-57070702936121123962013-11-12T17:41:21.031-05:002013-11-12T17:41:21.031-05:00A great story and fab music, the Eric Clapton one ...A great story and fab music, the Eric Clapton one is one of my favourites, I just love that guitar melody.Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-77686178643832777652013-11-12T17:30:11.993-05:002013-11-12T17:30:11.993-05:00I LOVE this post. First because I saw that you tra...I LOVE this post. First because I saw that you traveled in my former neck of the woods, northern Michigan and I have been to all of those same places. :) Second, the music just rocks. You have excellent taste. :) And third because my sis and I do these little road trips all the time. I recently moved back to Idaho so our road trips - minus kids because they're all gloriously grown and on their own.. Lol.. - take us primarily, for the moment, in the north west.. My ultimate road trip is Alaska via Canada.. I'm ready. My sis is not.<br />GREAT post. Thanks for stopping by my place. I appreciate the comments. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-39697142980662789132013-11-12T16:57:12.835-05:002013-11-12T16:57:12.835-05:00Road trips with the parents were the bane of my ex...Road trips with the parents were the bane of my existence as a kid and I still avoid them when I can. But yours sounded so adventurous and fun! Great soundtrack you included to accompany our trip with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com